STREET & SUBCULTURE

STREET & SUBCULTURE

h.NAOTO

Identifying with punk, h.NAOTO introduces his distinctive sense of fashion involving subcultures including GothLoli (Gothic Lolita) style and Visual style. His collection of great individuality is well-received by artists and musicians both at home and abroad. The creative activities of h.NAOTO diversify into genres such as music, films, manga, anime, games, dolls, pro wrestling and art.

Revelations

Revelations is a “select shop (a Japanese term for a shop that handles selected items reflecting the concept and the taste of the shop)” where high-quality real clothes and junk subculture meet. Adding its unique interpretation of the distinctive Japanese subcultures such as Famicom, manga, figures and social network sites; it introduces the style that shows intelligence and street.

sense aka. YOSHINORI SAKAMAKI

YOSHINORI SAKAMAKI is an artist. His activity is centered on live painting. He produces many collaborative works in various forms such as graphic design, applied art direction and creative consultation. He keeps on sending out messages of “Peace and Happiness” to the world through his works. He enjoys popularity in Japanese graphics scene. He has also done interior designing for many cafes and clubs, and he receives many orders from abroad.

UT

The Japanese leading fast fashion brand, UNIQLO; this is a shop where all its original printed T-shirts are found and it is unique to Harajuku. The shop also handles anime and character T-shirts and one-piece dresses. Among those, the T-shirts that are pleasing to the eye are popular including a series of T-shirts produced in collaboration with both domestic and overseas companies. In those T-shirts, the creator’s idea is blended into the design which provides a sense of affinity.

Address

6-10-8, Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001

Phone

03-5468-7313

Hours

11:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Access

10-min walk from JR Harajuku Station Omotesando exit,
5-min walk from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line or Fukutoshin Line Meiji-Jingumae Station

BEAMS RECORDS

Based on the concept of expressing “the prime” and “the essence” of the times, this shop has a unique range of music that goes beyond genre and time. All CDs and analogue media are made available for trial listening. BEAMS has another shop called “TOKYO CULTUART by BEAMS.” The shop expresses, as its concept, the chaotic aspect of Tokyo by encompassing a variety of items such as art works, design products and figures that are appealing to the collectors. You can’t miss this shop either.

Address

1st floor, 3-25-15, Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001

Phone

03-3746-0789

Hours

11:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Access

10-min walk from JR Harajuku Station Omotesando exit,
5-min walk from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line or Fukutoshin Line Meiji-Jingumae Station

eleven

It is a club in Nishi-azabu where the mature age group can enjoy. High quality dance music centering on house and techno music can be enjoyed. Centering on weekends, many leading artists at home and abroad are performing. This club is recommended for the nights when you feel like going out suddenly.

OZZ ONESTE

OZZ ONESTE introduces GothLoli clothes for women who are flexible, elegant, not limited by the times and do not flatter. Attractive design of great individuality involving Japanese patterns and Asian ethnic taste is popular among female GothLoli artists.

LABORATORY/BERBERJIN®

The concept of LABORATORY/BERBERJIN® is a run-down house which “an ex-rock musician” crashes at. The shop boasts a collection of vintage rock T-shirts and rare T-shirts. In addition, a variety of items with different tastes such as rock, punk, New Wave and hardcore, and hippie, folklore, American casual and European fashion are found. The shop has a “select shop” section on the ground floor. It has an official brand “LABRAT.” It is a shop with a twist that is not limited to the used clothes.

LAFORET Harajuku

Since its opening in 1978, LAFORET Harajuku has always presented the latest fashion and culture and has shaped the times. It is a landmark of Harajuku. It is one of the leading fashion centers in Tokyo comprised of around 130 shops including shops for women’s and men’s clothing, accessories, shoes, bags and CDs and also bookstore and café. There is a multipurpose hall on the 6th floor and it presents the culture closely related to fashion.